Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 122: Cosmetic products; manufacturing or sale with certain ingredients prohibited.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 122 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Cosmetic products; manufacturing or sale with certain ingredients prohibited. Primary sponsor: Karen Keys-Gamarra (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 910 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Manufacturing or sale of cosmetic products with certain ingredients prohibited. Prohibits any person from manufacturing, selling, delivering, offering for sale, or using in connection with a consumer transaction any cosmetic product that contains certain ingredients that are listed in the bill. The bill exempts retailers that do not (i) manufacture cosmetics containing prohibited ingredients or (ii) knowingly sell or offer for sale cosmetics containing prohibited ingredients. The bill provides that a violation of its provisions constitutes a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act and specifies that its provisions do not apply to or restrict the continued sale by a retailer of cosmetics in existing inventory before July 1, 2026. This bill incorporates HB 864.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Liz Guzmán | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Amy Laufer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Cia Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Sam Rasoul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Holly Seibold | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Rod Willett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 910 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB122)
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB122ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate amendments agreed to by House (73-Y 26-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with amendments Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended
- General Laws and Technology Amendment agreed to
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